GRE Word List
PHYSIOGNOMY
the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
The meaning of the word physiognomy is the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fiasco | a complete failure |
| redoubtable | causing fear or alarm : formidable |
| befuddle | to muddle or stupefy with or as if with drink |
| comestible | edible |
| probity | adherence to the highest principles and ideals : uprightness |
| pervert | to cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt |
| wanton | merciless |
| debauch | to corrupt by intemperance or sensuality |
| dormant | represented on a coat of arms in a lying position with the head on the forepaws |
| drivel | nonsense |